The 50th vessel for Erik Thun AB, Nb. 487 “Naven” successfully launched!
On Saturday the 6th of December, 11.00 hrs, Nb. 487 was launched at our yard in Westerbroek. Nb. 487 is named as ‘Naven’, and will be delivered to Erik Thun AB from Lidkoping, Sweden.
This launch was no ordinary one; we were delighted to celebrate the launch of the 50th vessel built for Erik Thun AB! This number highlights our long-term relationship, something we are very proud and grateful for!
Naven is the sixth and therewith the last ship in a series of six that is built according to the new Trollmax mk 4 design. As the name says this is the 4th generation of general cargo bulkers specially designed for trading through the Trollhattan canal and locks, which connect the Swedish interior lakes with the North Sea near Goteborg.
Numerous improvements have been implemented for the new mk4; she now has a nozzled propeller, reduced engine output, hybrid technology with battery pack, optimized bulb form and transom shape, closed bridge wings.
The general data are as follows:
- Iceclass 1B bulker with 2 cargo holds
- Loa 89mtr, Lpp 84.99, B 13.35 mtr, Tmax 6.24 mtr
- Dwt max 5100 ton, hold volume 206.000 cft
- MCR 1600 kW, fuel MDO
Picture Copyright Simon Marrink.
